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Greek idioms & slang vocabulary

Essential Greek vocabulary for idioms & slang — 60 words with English translations, audio playback and a flashcard quiz.

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What this lesson covers

Core Greek words for idioms.

English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.

A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.

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Words 1–20
  • καλή ατμόσφαιρα
    ka-LI at-MO-sfy-ra
    good vibes
  • τι να γίνει
    ti na yi-NI
    oh well
  • τι νέα
    ti NE-a
    what's up
  • ωραίος
    o-RE-os
    cool
  • υπέροχος
    y-PE-ro-hos
    great
  • φοβερός
    fo-ve-ROS
    awesome
  • padre
    PAH-dreh
    cool (Mexico)
  • χαριτωμένος
    ha-ri-to-ME-nos
    cute
  • εντάξει
    en-DAK-si
    okay
  • βέβαια
    VE-ve-a
    sure
  • φίλε
    FI-le
    buddy
  • φιλαράκι
    fi-la-RA-ki
    dude (Spain)
  • παιδί
    pe-DI
    kid
  • φίλε
    FI-le
    pal
  • φιλαράκι
    fi-la-RA-ki
    mate (Colombia)
  • αγόρι
    a-GO-ri
    boy (Argentina)
  • κολλητός φίλος
    ko-li-TOS FI-los
    close friend
  • συνάδελφος
    sy-NA-del-fos
    peer
  • δουλειά
    dou-LYA
    work
  • ανόητος
    a-NO-i-tos
    silly/fool
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